If I buy 5 Insteon light bulbs, can I control them with my iphone without buying a hub?
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Ray. The short answer is no. Either the INSTEON HUB or the SmartLinc web controller would be required for web access to the bulb. The app requiresan actual web controller to link to. You would need either: http://www.smarthome.com/2242-222/INSTEON-Hub/p.aspxor http://www.smarthome.com/2412N/SmartLinc-INSTEON-Central-Controller/p.aspxto gain that web access.
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Ray. The short answer is no. Either the INSTEON HUB or the SmartLinc web controller would be required for web access to the bulb. The app requires an actual web controller to link to. You would need either: http://www.smarthome.com/2242-222/INSTEON-Hub/p.aspx or http://www.smarthome.com/2412N/SmartLinc-INSTEON-Central-Controller/p.aspx to gain that web access.
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I have an Insteon SmartLinc controller and can control the light via a web interface to the controller or app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smarthome.smartlinc&hl;=en). You will need a SmartLinc controller (http://www.amazon.com/Insteon-2413U-PowerLinc-Dual-Band-Interface/dp/B002XA8XNQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid;=1383849080&sr;=8-3&k;eywords=insteon+smartlinc) to control the switch and other Insteon devices. I've added several switches to allow me to do control power to various devices.
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If you can chain them together. The light controller will control as many lights as you have, but you have to chain them from one light to the other. You can only put one input into the controller.
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Yes, if you also have an iPhone app for your Insteon controller such as the SmartLinc, ISY with MobileLinc or the newer Insteon Hub (haven't used this one myself)
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No you do not need a hub to use this productIt will sync with any of the programmer devices sold for insteon based plugs
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I do use a hub, but you must link it to "Something" that has control. So if you want to use ONLY your phone + this switch, it won't work that way.
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My configuration relies on the local wifi and I have not opened a port for it to control from the internet. I can switch the plug on and off using my iPhone as long as my iPhone is on the same wifi as the Insteaon controller. I hope that makes sense; remember that Insteaon requires a controller so the iPhone cans send on/off etc signals to an insteaon device.
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No. You can buy a remote that will control several of these. Or you can buy a controller that will allow you to control the outlet or mutilple outlets or switches with your smart phone or to set up lights to come on and turn off at certain times. There are also light switches that will replace an existing switch that you could also use to control this outlet. If you are just wanting one remote device, depending on what your planning to plug in, there are several different types of controller out there. Lowes sells a lamp switch with a remote. For years I've used X10 switches and I'm in the process of switching to insteon.
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You need the Insteon hub so that that it can communicate through the electrical supply to the garage opener I/O link. This also allows you set up text and email alerts , and to link events. It works great - I can check the garage door and control it from anywhere in the world. Same with my front' door, lights, cams, motion sensor, door sensors, leak detectors....
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You can control TCP lighting using the SmartThings app and hub, but you will still need the TCP hub to be able to communicate to the lights. Maybe one day we will be able to eliminate multiple hubs but at least right now you need them both. But once you have them, you can set up your TCP lights in the SmartThings app and control them there.
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Not that I'm aware of. It doesn't seem to be an included feature, nor do the bulbs have an advertised api, which would enable a more do it yourself approach.
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The hub isn't necessary. The motion sensor easily links to the Insteon bulb. If you want timers and other automated features or remote access then you need the hub.
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You can just plug in. I changed my entire ceiling light bulbs with LED ONES.
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I do not know. I used to use X-10 system to run my lights. The software is no longer available for X-10. Insteon stinks. Wait for something better, which should be soon. If you call their support line be prepared to wait for 45 minutes of more to talk to a tech. Insteon will kinda sorta run X10 devices.
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hi. yes it can. but it's dependent on the software being used. such as houselinc. you should be able to link it directly to another insteon device as u suggest in your question but I have not tried that
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It depends on what you want to do with it. If you're going to program it to automatically come on, etc., You'll need a controller like an isy99. If you want it to controll a light plugged into this receptacle from a switch then you need an insteon switch or remote.
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Yes, almost all insteon devices can control other insteon devices. You simply pair the switch with the outlet and then when the switch is turned on or off it will also do the same for the outlet.